Medium itinerary: discover palazzo Arese Borromeo
Duration of the itinerary: 01:15
Your visit to the Palace is enhanced by panels with QR codes, giving you access to an audioguide system directly on your smartphone.
This tour, lasting approximately 75 minutes, is designed to guide you through the noble Aresian residence of Cesano Maderno and its rooms, offering fairly in-depth information.
Itinerary stages
1 Start of the tour route
To better enjoy this itinerary, it is recommended to position yourself in the center of the square in front of the building (Piazza Esedra) and access the materials related to “Piazza Esedra”.
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2 The Courtyard of Honor
Now go past the main entrance door of the building, position yourself in the center of the courtyard, and access the materials related to the “Cortile d’Onore”.
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3 The ground floor of the north wing
The first rooms we encounter upon entering the Palace are those of the vestibule: the decoration is limited to the vaulted ceilings, at the center of which are medallions depicting mythological scenes in rococo style, through which political and cultural messages were conveyed.
The first fresco is that of the “Semele Room”, where we invite you to scan the QR code to explore the different layers of meaning in the painting.
In this wing is also the “Nymphaeum”, a small area entirely decorated with mosaics made of white and black river pebbles featuring elegant designs typical of the Baroque style.
It is one of the symbols of the Palace, and to admire it fully, you can access the QR code with related extra content.
The visit continues to the spectacular “Gallery of the Centaurs”. Here too, you can access the related extra content.
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4 Aurora Hall and the Reception Rooms
Upon entering the Aurora Room, we immediately look up to admire the large ceiling fresco that seems to illuminate the space, “Aurora and the Appearance of Apollo’s Solar Chariot” painted by Montalto. We take out our smartphone again and, standing in the center of the room, access the QR code for more information on the “Aurora Room.”
Beyond the Aurora Room, you will find two smaller but equally interesting rooms: the “Volcano Room” and the “Monarchy Room.”
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5 The Gallery of the Liberal Arts
Having reached the Piano Nobile via a passage staircase or the service elevator, we continue straight ahead: we pass through the room with portraits of the two hosts, Bartolomeo III Arese and Lucrezia Omodei, to step out into the elegant Genoese Loggia, a semi-open space with a double panoramic view: on one side overlooking the Italian Garden and the park, on the other the Noble Courtyard.
After visiting the Loggia, we return to the Palace and scan the designated QR code to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the frescoes in the “Gallery of the Liberal Arts,” one of the most beautiful spaces in the Palace.
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6 The Hall of Roman Feasts
After passing through the Gallery, we go beyond the private men’s rooms to enter the grand representative halls of the Piano Nobile. Even in these spaces, the frescoes celebrate the power, wisdom, and ingenuity of the Arese family.
After a passage room, the space opens up before us and we find ourselves in the large Salone dei Fasti Romani, a double-height hall used for celebrations. Scan the dedicated QR code to learn more about the beauty of the extraordinary cycle of frescoes that cover the walls.
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7 The high-representation rooms
The route continues, leading you to discover other rooms beautifully frescoed, including the “Boscareccia”, where it’s worth pausing and using the QR code to learn more.
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8 The grand staircase of honor
The visit ends with the descent of the Grand Staircase. A final QR code awaits you to conclude the experience with our extra content.
